Today is your day Boomer! Some times I feel guilty cutting down a Christmas tree every year....afterall, as a planet we sacrifice 120 million trees to the holidays every season! I know, I know, it means a ton of business for growers and it is a well-established industry. This is our tree, all decorated and ready for the big day....but how about after that? What do you do with that now-unwanted hunk of green that is starting to drop needles all over your nice carpet? Here is some social media advice I found on-line: Use living Christmas trees that come with their roots intact. The roots and the earth around them can be planted into a bucket with potting soil, sawdust or other type of mulch. The tree should be replanted outdoors as soon as possible. There are even some companies that rent living trees which they replant after the holidays. If you have a garden, the trunk can be used as a decorative piece and it can also serve as a resting spot for birds and other types of small animals. The branches of the tree can be used to protect rows of plants in a nursery from sudden temperature changes. Chopped up Christmas trees are great to make mulch for other plants in the garden. Use the trunk as fire wood, but don’t leave the branches on it because they can send off sparks. If you have a fireplace, the house will not only be warm and cozy, but it will also benefit from the pleasant smell. Those with a talent for different crafts projects can use the tree as wood for various items, such as decorative items, bird houses, jewelry boxes and much more. Recycle!!!!! Boomers, I like it; help save our world by saving trees or using them more appropriately! Cheers.